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Unitopia

About Me

Unitopia is a musical adventure comprising the vocal and song writing skills of Mark Trueack, the production, song writing, keyboard & vocal skills of Sean Timms, the guitar & vocal prowess of Matt Williams, the bass & vocal talents of Shireen Khemlani, the combined drum/percussion batteries of Monty Ruggiero and Tim Irrgang and the remarkable multi-instrumentalism of Mike Stewart.
Unitopia endeavours to draw from the heart and soul of the listener, thought provoking topics such as environmental awareness, political and social upheaval, media misrepresentation, the hectic pace of life and human relationships in a positive and uplifting light. Using a progressive rock framework as a basis for Sean and Marks compositions, the pair quickly established a great writing rapport, extending the style to include elements of world, classical, heavy rock and dance.
Their debut CD 'More Than a Dream' is available through Unicorn Records and can be purchased through their website www.unicorndigital.com
Unitopia have just finished mastering their 2nd CD titled 'The Garden'. It is due for release in July this year.
In the meantime, have a look at 'Inside Unitopia'. It's a short film of the 'Behind The Scenes' shenanigans during their tour of Tasmania last year!
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Member Since: 5/23/2006
Band Website: unitopiamusic.com
Band Members: Mark Trueack (vocals/hand percussion) Sean Timms (Keyboards/Vocals/Mandolin) Matt Williams (Acoustic & Electric Guitars/Vocals/Banjo) Monty Ruggiero (Drums/Percussion) Shireen Khemlani (Bass/Vocals) Tim Irrgang (Tuned and Un-Tuned Percussion) Mike Stewart (Soprano, Alto & Tenor Saxophones/Flute/Clarinet/Percussion/Keyboards)
Influences: Yes, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Spock's Beard, Neal Morse, Transatlantic, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, Alan Parsons, Ambrosia, Camel, Fish, Marillion, Steve Hackett, Steve Howe, Asia, Jethro Tull, Kansas, Rick Wakeman, Patrick Moraz, Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Chris Rea, Rush, Supertramp, Toto, George Gershwin, Thomas Newman, Aaron Copland, Khatchaturian, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Alan White, The Beatles, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Trevor Horn, The Buggles, The Korgis, Mike and the Mechanics, Mike Rutherford, Kate Bush, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Eric Woolfson, Pilot, Al Stewart, James Taylor, Thomas Dolby, Tears For Fears, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Keith Emerson, Asia, John Wetton, King Crimson, Bill Bruford, UK, Allan Holdsworth, Iona, Clannad, Brian Kennedy, Joni Mitchell, Japan, David Sylvian, Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, The Mars Volta, Dream Theater, Prefab Sprout, Paddy McAloon, Kirsty MacColl, Pater Banks, Frost, Bela Fleck.
Sounds Like: Yes, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Spock's Beard, Neal Morse, Transatlantic, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd, Gentle Giant, Alan Parsons, Ambrosia, Camel, Fish, Marillion, Steve Hackett, Steve Howe, Asia, Jethro Tull, Kansas, Rick Wakeman, Patrick Moraz, Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Chris Rea, Rush, Supertramp, Toto, George Gershwin, Thomas Newman, Aaron Copland, Khatchaturian, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Alan White, The Beatles, Tony Kaye, Trevor Rabin, Trevor Horn, The Buggles, The Korgis, Mike and the Mechanics, Mike Rutherford, Kate Bush, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Eric Woolfson, Pilot, Al Stewart, James Taylor, Thomas Dolby, Tears For Fears, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Keith Emerson, Asia, John Wetton, King Crimson, Bill Bruford, UK, Allan Holdsworth, Iona, Clannad, Brian Kennedy, Joni Mitchell, Japan, David Sylvian, Robert Fripp, Brian Eno, The Mars Volta, Dream Theater, Prefab Sprout, Paddy McAloon, Kirsty MacColl, Pater Banks, Frost, Bela Fleck.
Record Label: Unicorn Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Unitopia on YouTube!!!

Hi All, Unitopia is now on YouTube!!! It's taken a while, but we're finally on it! Just follow this link  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njiNNZpDlfo&n bsp;&or type in 'Inside Unitopia' in ...
Posted by Unitopia on Tue, 20 May 2008 08:58:00 PST

Unitopia releases '321' CD Single. A tribute to the Beaconsfield miners.

What a year it's been for Unitopia so far! In addition to putting the final finishing touches to the new CD material, we announce the release of our first single from the new album. It's called 321 (...
Posted by Unitopia on Fri, 11 May 2007 09:58:00 PST

Unitopia Easter Blog

Hi to all of our Unitopia fans! Here is the latest Unitopia Blog! Work continues to go well on the new CD. We now have too much material to fit onto 1 CD and are considering doing a double with some b...
Posted by Unitopia on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:52:00 PST